Director of Marketing and Digital Strategy University of Massachusetts Amherst

As the Commonwealth’s flagship campus, the University of Massachusetts Amherst is making a profound, transformative impact on the common good. We are the largest public research university in New England, distinguished by the excellence and breadth of our academic, research and community outreach programs. We have a comprehensive and nationally-recognized Division I athletics program, and our campus culture typifies the ultimate public university experience with diverse students and deep community engagement.

The University of Massachusetts Amherst Department of Athletics is accepting applications for a Director of Marketing and Digital Strategy.

Position Summary: Lead the development and execution of strategies and initiatives to build the UMass Athletics brand across sports programs, constituent groups, and digital channels. This position serves as a key leader in driving creativity and ideation for UMass Athletics. Responsible for planning and execution of all digital marketing activities for UMass' 21 Sports and associated UMass Athletics ticketed events.

Responsibilities:

Assist in carrying out ticketing and attendance-based strategic initiatives across UMass Athletics’ portfolio of ticketed sports in terms of ideation, initiating the creative process and managing the process from development to actualization. Manage all digital communications and advertising activities related to ticketing, promotions, departmental news, and schedule information. Assist in building strategies for developing and promoting the UMass Athletics brand, including digital media content creation and distribution.

Support marketing strategies for all social network pages, including the development of fan interaction initiatives and marketing/promotional opportunities to enhance brand awareness, sales opportunities, and peer-to-peer advocacy.

Work closely with Communications/PR unit on maintenance of the official UMass Athletics website (UMassAthletics.com) and microsites, and support current official technological applications and other new technologies related to ticketing.

Oversee the development of graphic designs for media projects to include posters, media guides, promotional graphics, advertising, schedule cards, tickets, game programs, and other creative efforts.

Application Instructions: To apply, please submit a letter of application, resume, and the names, titles, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references by May 30, 2018 here.

The University of Massachusetts is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group members.